Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made in trends in the number of aggressive tactics by Russian by (a) sea and (b) air in relation to (i) Royal Navy and (ii) Royal Air Force operations in the last two years.

Russia has developed a more assertive military posture towards the West. Many Russian military activities are routine while some are more provocative. Russian interaction with UK aircraft and ships are generally safe and professional.